A teenage girl has been sentenced to decades in prison for the fatal shooting of a Sonic Drive-In manager following a dispute over counterfeit money, a case that shocked the local community and drew national attention.
The incident occurred in July 2024 at a Sonic Drive-In on Babcock Road. According to investigators, a group attempted to pay for food using counterfeit bills, which were rejected by the restaurant’s manager, Daniel Lacy Shrewsbury, 33. An argument followed inside the restaurant before the group eventually paid with legitimate money.
As they were leaving, the teen — later identified as Adiah Namir Roberson, who was 17 at the time — allegedly took money from a tip jar. Shrewsbury followed the group outside in an effort to photograph their vehicle’s license plate, police said.
Authorities report that a confrontation ensued in the parking lot. Roberson exited the vehicle and shot Shrewsbury, who staggered back inside the restaurant. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the shooting, Roberson fled and remained at large for several months, at one point appearing on Texas’ Most Wanted Fugitives list. She was eventually arrested in Dallas in October 2024 and extradited back to San Antonio.
In early 2026, Roberson accepted a plea deal, entering a no-contest plea to murder and related charges.
She was sentenced to 40 years in prison, with additional time to be served concurrently for assault.
Shrewsbury’s family described him as a dedicated manager who loved his job and cared deeply for his coworkers. Community members held vigils following his death, remembering him as a hardworking employee whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence.
The case has renewed conversations about workplace safety, youth violence, and the severe consequences of disputes escalating into deadly encounters.
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